Sea to Skye is a elegant wrap/cardigan that is worn short in the front and long in the back. The lacy, ruffled collar encompasses the entire cardigan, making it an interesting garment to knit.

Worked in one piece from the collar edge down, Sea to Skye requires only intermediate knitting skills. Increases, decreases, and a few short rows are the only requirements needed to shape the yoke and body. If you have shied away from patterns that include short rows, please try to get your courage up and try the shadow wrap short row method. You will never fear short rows again. This pattern includes a tutorial explaining the shadow wrap method but there are also plenty of resources on the web for you to follow.

This pattern also includes full instructions for shortening the cardigan. If you are working the shorter version, please follow the instructions given in blue.

A note on modifications: Please be aware that the length of this cardigan cannot be modified, because of the way the side seams are designed. Therefore it is of utter importance that your row gauge be accurate, and that you measure for length before casting on. If you discover that your cardigan is too long when you reach the hem, you will be very frustrated, since shortening would mean frogging all the way back to the cast on at the neck edge. If you are of a petite build or would simply prefer a shorter back length, please follow the instructions for the shorter version in blue.

EASEThere are approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of positive ease worked into the bust circumference. To determine the correct size, first measure your bust circumference and compare this with the Sizes and Bust Measurement as stated in the pattern. Then determine how tight or loose you would like “Sea to Skye” to fit.

GAUGE24 stitches x 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (or size needed to get gauge), measured on a washed and blocked swatch. IMPORTANT: You are advised to ensure that both your stitch and row gauges are accurate, as the lengths of the yoke and body cannot be modified.

DIFFICULTYIntermediate: This pattern is knit from the top-down utilizing raglan seams. You must know how to pick up stitches from a finished edge, work lace charts or lace written instructions, follow directions for short rows (though a detailed guide is given), and be somewhat comfortable with grafting (stitch by stitch instructions are included).

Yardage requirements varies between knitters as well as yarn types, the above mentioned requirements are estimates. If you do decide to substitute a different yarn, please be sure that it is of a similar content, to ensure that the drape and look of the finished garment will turn out as you expect it to be.